Rent by ZIP · Clay County
Rent in Royal, IA 51357
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,040 (+3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $895 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $750 | +2.7% | $693–847 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $770 | +3.9% | $720–880 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $1,010 | +3% | $936–1,144 | $910 ±$198 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,320 | +3% | $1,224–1,496 | $1,021 ±$283 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,340 | +2.2% | $1,233–1,507 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Clay County, IA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Clay County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 51357
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51358 | Ruthven | $930 | $578 |
| 51355 | Okoboji | $1,120 | $940 |
| 51354 | Ocheyedan | $930 | $738 |
| 51360 | Spirit Lake | $1,130 | $972 |
| 51351 | Milford | $1,040 | $927 |
| 51363 | Superior | $990 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Clay County, IA · All IA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.